The Moonstone

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Captivating mystery entangled with Indian culture.

This book is perfect for mystery lovers who have a fascination with Indian culture. With an ingeniously solved mystery plot and a diverse cast of suspicious characters, "The Moonstone" will keep you guessing until the very end. Dive into the captivating world of stolen gems, mysterious jugglers, and the phlegmatic Sergeant Cuff as you unravel the secrets hidden within the pages of this timeless classic.

  • Premio Euskadi de Literatura for Traduccion (2009)
  • CWA Best Ever Nominee for Crime Novel (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Moonstone

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ISBN: 9781853260445
Authors: Wilkie Collins
Date of Publication: 1997-08-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.91
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Description

Rachel Verinder, a young Englishwoman, inherits a large Indian diamond on her eighteenth birthday. It is a legacy from her uncle, a corrupt English army officer who served in India. The diamond is of great religious significance as well as being extremely valuable, and three Hindu priests have dedicated their lives to recovering it. The story incorporates elements of the legendary origins of the Hope Diamond (or perhaps the Orloff Diamond). Rachel's eighteenth birthday is celebrated with a large party, whose guests include her cousin Franklin Blake. She wears the Moonstone on her dress that evening for all to see, including some Indian jugglers who have called at the house. Later that night, the diamond is stolen from Rachel's bedroom, and a period of turmoil, unhappiness, misunderstandings and ill-luck ensues. Told by a series of narratives from some of the main characters, the complex plot traces the subsequent efforts to explain the theft, identify the thief, trace the stone and recover it.
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Captivating mystery entangled with Indian culture.

This book is perfect for mystery lovers who have a fascination with Indian culture. With an ingeniously solved mystery plot and a diverse cast of suspicious characters, "The Moonstone" will keep you guessing until the very end. Dive into the captivating world of stolen gems, mysterious jugglers, and the phlegmatic Sergeant Cuff as you unravel the secrets hidden within the pages of this timeless classic.

  • Premio Euskadi de Literatura for Traduccion (2009)
  • CWA Best Ever Nominee for Crime Novel (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.